Creating a nature sanctuary near Villaviciosa, Asturias, Spain

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  Description

  We are a Spanish family of 4 humans, 3 dogs and some horses who live between the mountains and the beach in rural Asturias. After the pandemic, we decided to flip our lives and move to the nature so we could give our kids (4 and 8) the life, skills and knowledge we believe are essential nowadays. We live in a 100 year old stone house that we have restored little by little and now we are in the process of creating a permaculture project/farm/sanctuary in a big piece of paradise, with lots native forest and amazing nature surrounding us.
  Our house is located 15 min away from both Gijón and Villaviciosa (bus stop in walking distance) in "La Marina" area, very close (less than 10min) to Playa España, a famous surf hotspot in Asturias.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Self development

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Writing

  

  Plant care

  

  Photography

  

  Performing arts

  

  Languages

  

  Music

  

  Gardening

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Carpentry

  

  Cooking & food

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Blogging

  

  Animals

  

  Art & design

  

  Camping

  

  Nature

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Mountain

  

  Beach

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are conveniently close to all major cities in Asturias, but the most interesting things happen around us in the nearby villages and friendly projects. Now, during the summer, you can attend the traditional "fiestas de prao" (meadow parties) each weekend, with amazing food and music. We are surrounded by awesome beaches and hiking routes which you can surely explore in your free time.
  But if you are more a homely person, we love staying at home doing creative and DIY projects, restoring old furniture, gardening, cooking and baking all kind of delicious stuff or just playing with our kids, so if you would like to learn some slow-living tricks, this is your place to be :)

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  At the moment, the help we need is to finish restoring with Bioconstruction and sustainable techniques some bits of the house (i.e. the garden shed and the hórreo), to clean and shape the lands and the forest (i.e. making paths, getting rid of "forest trash" and cutting/transporting wood from the fallen trees, doing some vegetable garden tasks...), to clean and prepare the stables (we need to empty it in order to repair the floors and the roof) and to take care of the animals (including dog training, if you like). Perhaps some occasional child care if you enjoy playing with very funny and creative kids or if you want to learn Spanish the best possible and organic way.
  
  We ask for 5 hours of help each day, in return we offer you all meals -of amazing Spanish and international homemade food, while you can stay in our beautiful and cozy guest house. We prefer couples but we are open to any suggestion.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Italian: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  We have lived in England, Germany and Netherlands for long time and would love to refresh our language skills with you
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  Accommodation

  We have prepared a beautiful guesthouse in our creative workshop, with all the commodities (fridge, microwave, heating, toilet, hot water, towels and bedding...), where you can live during your stay. But if you prefer you can also park your camper van or set your tent in our lands and just use the amenities when needed.
  
  Our idea with meals is to offer you flexibility, so you could (for example) have breakfast at your own pace and then join us for work and for the main meal and then enjoy free afternoon and join us or not for the family dinner (we have late timings, Spanish style...). We eat all kinds of food, we try to make it as local/ecological as possible, but our kids sometimes want hotdogs or pizza and that is fine. We are flexible and we can adapt some of our meals to vegetarian/vegan during your stay, but you will also have a kitchenette with fridge in the guesthouse so can store/cook your own food if you choose more freedom or have special needs...

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  What else ...

  We have a bus stop at 2 mins walking distance, we can lend you a L-size bike to aid your independence and also we can occasionally give you a ride to the city, so you will not be isolated at all

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have a strong internet connection inside the house and there is also a cute bar nearby, where you can spend your free time with a good coffee/beer/wine and your computer

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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